Open Houses

Attend one of the Open Houses held throughout the year to learn first-hand about TCA. Come meet students, faculty and administrators, and gather information on curriculum, athletics, extracurricular activities, guidance and more.

Scheduled Tours 

We understand that parents’ schedules are busy. If you cannot get to a scheduled Open House, contact the Upper School Admissions Office at 609-586-3705, x119 or the Lower School at (609) 586-5888, x141. We will find a convenient time during the day or after-school hours to provide an individualized tour.
  

Be an Iron Mike for the Day!

Interested students are highly encouraged to spend a Shadow Day with a current TCA Student Ambassador. They will attend classes together, interact with teachers and other students, and gain exposure to other facets of daily life at TCA.

*Lower School students: Please Call 609-586-5888, x141 to schedule your day. 

*Upper School students: Beginning Tuesday, February 4th, and continuing on Tuesdays throughout April, students who wish to experience all that TCA has to offer are welcome to spend the day with us as an Iron Mike for the Day. Once you have submitted your application to the Upper School Admissions Office, please call Ms. Rogers at 609-586-3705 x119 to schedule your day.

Tuition

Trenton Catholic Academy is a great value, with private school tuition rates that remain one of the most competitive in the area.

Lower School tuition for 2020-2021 is $4,800 for active Catholic/qualified; $6,200 for non Catholic/non-qualified.  A $200 Per Family non-refundable tuition deposit is due at registration. 

The Upper School tuition is $10,900. A $250.00 non-refundable tuition deposit is due at registration. 


The registration fee for both Lower and Upper School is not applied to the tuition.

  

Admissions Process

Lower School

•Fill out a New Student Registration packet (Pre-K Registration packet, K-8 Registration packet)
Apply for Financial Aid 
Meet with the Lower School Director for Interview (grades 4-8)
• Receive Acceptance Letter 
• Register!
Remember that applying to TCA does not imply acceptance or enrollment

 

Upper School

TCA Upper School accepts applications for students in grades 9-11 in advance of
the upcoming school year. 

When you’re ready to apply, just follow these steps:
• Complete the Application Packet, including copies of report cards, signed records release and recommendations   (click here for an application packet)

Completed applications can be mailed to TCA at 175 Leonard Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08610 or
emailed to rrogers@trentoncatholic.org

• Take the Placement Test. The Placement Test is not a pass/fail situation. This assessment is used along with the student’s past academic performance to determine the student’s appropriate course level. (click here for a placement test application)

•Apply for Financial Aid

• Receive Acceptance Letter - Remember that applying to TCA does not imply acceptance or enrollment.

Please feel free to call the Admissions Office if you have any questions. 

 
Financial Aid

Incoming 9th graders:  Beginning November 1, 2019, freshmen applicants may apply for financial aid online by visiting FACTS. Online applications are available in English and Spanish. 
Applications and all required supporting documentation must be submitted to FACTS by DECEMBER 15, 2019. The application fee is $30 and must be paid online at the time the family submits their application.  Forms of payment include debit cards, most major credit cards or electronic check.

Please follow the instructions below for applications sent after December 15. 
 
All other grades: Beginning November 12, 2019, applicants may apply for financial aid online by visiting FACTS. Online applications are available in English and Spanish.  In order to be considered for tuition assistance for Round 1, applications and all required supporting documentation must be submitted to FACTS by February 22, 2020.  The deadline for Round 2 is May 17, 2020. The application fee is $30 and must be paid online at the time the family submits their application.  Forms of payment include debit cards, most major credit cards or an electronic check.

      

Transportation

For students residing beyond 1.5 miles Lower School (K-5), 2.0 miles Lower School (6-8),  and 2.5 miles Upper School (9-12),  the Trenton School District and the Hamilton Township School Districts provide bus transportation.  Some families may be reimbursed by the local public school district in lieu of transportation.
 
TCA provides bus transportation for students in Ewing and East Windsor as well as for students in Trenton who do not meet the district mileage requirements. There is also a Burlington County bus that originates in Willingboro with stops en route to TCA.

Uniforms

Once you have registered it's time to get your uniform!  Our uniforms are provided by Flynn and O'Hara.  Gently worn uniforms are also available in a limited quantity in the Main Offices. Click here for our Flynn and O'Hara on-line store.